"The Empire has contingency plans for any danger that exposes secrets. Although they are extreme and mad methods, they are indeed necessary and effective when it comes to 'keeping secrets.' No matter how much we discover, if it's not extremely core secrets and indisputable evidence, the Empire only needs to press the self-destruct button, and everything will be buried in darkness. The Empire may suffer some temporary harm, but it's definitely much less than the loss brought by the exposure of secrets."
Roland lightly tapped the tabletop, revealing a mischievous smile.
"They would certainly think this way, and according to the situation before the Duchy's internal strife, this kind of thinking is indeed correct. But the Duchy's internal strife disrupted everything, and the old modes of thinking and plans no longer apply, yet the Empire has not yet made adjustments."
"You mean…"
